Police Investigating Video of Officer Punching Miami Fan After Being Slapped

Police are investigating an incident where an officer appeared to punch a female Miami football fan who had slapped him during Saturday's game against Virginia Tech.

Miami-Dade Police Detective Alvaro Zabaleta told the Associated Press (h/t ESPN.com) the department is "gathering all of the details to gain a clear understanding of what occurred" in the incident.

Video posted by Barstool Sports Saturday showed the officers apprehending the seemingly intoxicated woman and attempting to carry her away from the premises. She then begins swinging her hands and slaps the officer in the face, who then turns around and punches the fan:

“Promoting a safe and secure environment during any special event is our primary concern. After responding to a disturbance, the person in the video was being removed from the event by our officers for being disorderly," Zabaleta said in a statement. 

"She was subsequently arrested for Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer and Disorderly Conduct/Breach of the peace. Supervisory personnel are aware of the video and are reviewing the incident to ensure compliance with our policies and procedures.”

The woman has been identified as 30-year-old Bridget Freitas. The officer has been identified in an arrest report as "Detective Ross."